Calling all Fixer Upper fans, you do not want to miss this roundup of some of my favorite DIY farmhouse decor ideas out there. There are options for everyone including those who are not very handy or are sticking to a very tight decorating budget. Plus, at the end of the post I am sharing my favorite farmhouse decor blogs that you can follow for endless inspiration.
1. DIY Wooden Storage Chest
I saw this rustic wooden storage chest and immediately fell in love. Then, when I saw it was a DIY project, I was blown away. Doesn’t it look like an expensive antique? (via A Burst of Beautiful)
2. DIY Rustic Farmhouse Bench for Under $25!
This rustic farmhouse bench would make the perfect addition to your entryway or mudroom. And can you believe you can make it for under $25?? I sure can’t! I love how much storage it has, making it perfect for a busy household with kids. (via Cherished Bliss)
3. DIY Faux Olive Tree
Isn’t it amazing how you can find super inexpensive and very real looking faux floral stems at your local craft shops, but the taller faux trees and bushes get super expensive? Well, this is the hack you need! Simply, utilize about 5 faux olive stems and easily transform it into this gorgeous and budget-friendly faux olive tree with this tutorial. (via Craftberry Bush)
4. DIY Chalkboard Menu
Planning dinners for your family every night can get a little old. So, why not make a super cute DIY chalkboard menu to hang in your kitchen and make meal planning more fun. You can even assign a day to each kid and they will love coming up with a fun dinner idea each week. (via Little Glass Jar)
5. DIY Wooden Coat Rack
This is one of my favorite new farmhouse decor projects I have come across. I love the rustic wood with the modern looking hooks and galvanized envelope thats perfect for mail. This would be the perfect piece to adorn your entryway wall or mudroom. (via The Golden Sycamore)
6. DIY Farmhouse Vanity Light Fixture
I love this simple farmhouse bathroom vanity light fixture that you can easily make on a budget. Now a genius bathroom remodeling hack to get your sink and bath hardware to match your adorable new light fixture is to spray paint them! (via Liz Marie Blog)
7. Farmhouse Pantry Makeover
Usually I swoon over pantry posts because they are gorgeously organized, but this one makes me swoon completely empty with the stained shelves and shiplap. (via Little Glass Jar)
8. Repurposed Blueprint Cabinet Coffee Table
Do you have a list of dream pieces that you are constantly searching for on Craigslist and at antique shops? I know, I do and one of them is a gorgeous blueprint cabinet like this one that she found at a local barn sale (jealous!). I love how she repurposes it into a unique coffee table to feature this beautiful piece in her home. (via Love Grows Wild)
9. Rustic Photo Displays
I have an old set of frames that this would be perfect for because they are missing the glass. Rather than go through the hassle of getting glass cut and mounted to the frames, you can add some hardware cloth to create these rustic photo displays. I love how she styled them with vintage photos clipped on with clothespins. (via anderson + grant)
10. DIY Wood Box Centerpiece
This next DIY farmhouse decor project would make the perfect centerpiece for your dining room table. Wondering how she got that great distressed white paint look? She started off by staining the wood and then painted over it with chalk paint. Check out the step-by-step tutorial for all the details. (via Love Grows Wild)
11. Tea Towels Made of Grandma’s Handwritten Recipes
These handwritten recipe tea towels would make such an amazing gift for a birthday or Mother’s Day! The tea towels pictured were created using one of her grandma’s old handwritten recipes – so neat! She simply scanned them and then uploaded them to Spoonflower, which is an awesome service that lets you print custom fabric using your own images and patterns. (via Spoonflower Blog)
12. Free Printable Apothecary Labels
Rather than spend money on expensive new pieces of furniture, one of the best ways to breathe new life into your home decor is to have fun with new accessories. These apothecary jars are a perfect budget-friendly example to try. You can stick them on any glass bottles to instantly transform them into a vintage farmhouse decor accessory. Oh, and did I mention they are free?! (via Bless’er House)
13. $50 DIY Barn Door
I have always dreamed of having a cool barn door in our house. Then, when I came across this post that teaches you how to make one for $50, I realized I could easily make it happen! (via Remington Avenue)
14. DIY Hanging Wire Baskets
These farmhouse style hanging wire baskets easily look like you could find them at Magnolia Market. But, you can skip the price tag and make them yourself following this easy tutorial. She used some reclaimed wood and $6 wire baskets to create this budget-friendly project. (via Thrifty and Chic)
15. Pottery Barn Inspired Round Jute Placemats
This DIY farmhouse decor project has to be one of the easiest ones you can find! All you need is some 3/8″ jute and a hot glue gun and you can save so much money on this Pottery Barn dupe. Don’t have time to DIY? I recently bought placemats just like this at World Market that were much more reasonably priced than the Pottery Barn ones. (via City Farmhouse)
16. Easy $10 Bottle Vase
Is it just me or has Joanna Gaines used something just like this when styling the homes on Fixer Upper? I adore this simple and delicate centerpiece and then when I saw you could make it for only $10 – wow! Check out the post for the free plans to easily make one for yourself. Wondering where she found such inexpensive glass vases? She actually used Jarritos soda bottles from Target – what an awesome farmhouse decor hack! (via Shanty-2-Chic)
17. DIY Rustic Framed Mirror
I am obsessed with this DIY framed mirror project! You can easily makeover an old floor length mirror you already have (or buy one super cheap at Walmart) by framing it with some some stained wood. (via The Wood Grain Cottage)
18. DIY Grain Sack Stripe Stamp
I was looking at grain sack striped pillow the other day and they were unbelievably expensive. I was so glad I didn’t buy them when I came across this awesome farmhouse decor DIY hack. You can easily make endless grain sack linens with a rolling pin and some craft supplies! (via Ella Claire)
19. Easy DIY Rustic Office Memo Board
This farmhouse decor project is similar to the photo display above, but instead creates a DIY rustic memo board that would be perfect for your farmhouse office. Don’t you love when projects help accessorize and organize your home? (via Little Glass Jar)
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